The Los Angeles Chargers picked up a much-needed win on a short week, defeating the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night to move to 5-3. Help was on the way for the offensive line, as the Bolts regained Joe Alt to provide more protection for Justin Herbert.

Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz reveals he played through ‘a lot of pain’ in loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz showed plenty of emotion on the sidelines in a "TNF" loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10.

They scored on seven of their nine possessions and blew out the Vikings 37-10 on Thursday Night Football. The Chargers are 5-3 and the Vikings 3-4.

Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston did not record a statistic in Week 8's "Thursday Night Football" game.

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praised rookie Oronde Gadsden II after the Vikings win, saying he plays like a veteran already.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10 on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium. Four days ago, the Chargers played their worst game of the season. They were embarrassed and beaten down by the Indianapolis Colts in a 38-24 loss at home.

The Chargers showed a captive audience on Thursday Night Football what their response would be with a dominating performance over the Vikings. The Chargers played inspired, tough football. The throwback to the Super Chargers may help spark Los Angeles to regain momentum heading into the back half of the season.